Improving the use of research: what’s been tried and what might work?

Improving the use of research: what’s been tried and what might work?

M. Nutley Sandra

Walter Isabel

T.O. Davies Huw

Publisher:

Policy Press

DOI:10.1332/policypress/9781861346650.003.0005

This chapter explores the more applied agenda focused on improving the use and impact of research. It examines some key strategies and activities that have been employed to try to enhance the use of research. It considers the evidence that exists about the effectiveness of these different approaches. It emphasizes the significance of interactive approaches to research use and uptake.

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